Low Voltage Contractor – Belmont Park

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide fiber optic and data cabling installation, termination, testing, and commissioning services at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, with bids due August 28, 2026. The contractor must be a signatory contractor in good standing with IBEW Local 25, a restrictive eligibility requirement that filters the competitive pool.

Work is performed on an hourly, as-needed basis at the facility (2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, New York 11003) during normal business hours, evenings, weekends, race days, or off-hours as directed by NYRA. The contractor furnishes all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, testing devices, and materials. Qualifications include a minimum of three years in business and three years of experience performing similar services; all necessary licenses and certifications; and comprehensive insurance coverage including General Liability ($2 million aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million), Professional Liability ($1 million), Workers' Compensation, Umbrella Liability ($5 million), Cyber Liability ($5 million), and Crime Coverage ($1 million).

The contract term is one year from execution, with NYRA holding sole discretion to renew for two additional one-year periods. NYRA does not guarantee any minimum quantity of work and may award to multiple bidders. Work is subject to New York State prevailing wage rate requirements with payroll certification reports required with each invoice.

Evaluation uses a Best Value methodology: cost proposals weighted at 70 percent and vendor criteria at 30 percent. A Bidders Qualification Statement with an $850 fee is required if the bid exceeds $100,000. Bidders must submit detailed cost proposals using Exhibit C Cost Worksheet. Questions are due August 14, 2026 by 5:00 PM, with NYRA responses distributed by August 21, 2026. Payment terms are 2% discount if paid within 10 days, net 30 days. NYRA reserves the right to seek Best and Final Offers and terminate contracts for cause with 30 days' notice or for convenience with 60 days' notice.